Trekking Days : |
18 days trek and climbing peak |
In kathmandu |
4-Night hotel in Kathmandu. |
Description : |
Kathmandu / Lukla / Kathmandu. |
Trek cost : |
$ 1590 |
Maximum elevation : |
6,476m / 21,247ft. |
Mera peak is considered
one of the major and popular trekking peaks in Nepal.
The Peak itself rises to the south of Everest. The ascent
of the peak is technically straightforward, however,
the heavy snow and the maze of crevasses can make the
way longer to the summit.
Besides the charm of
climbing Mera Peak, the trek to its base camp from Lukla
is rewarding for experiencing little-visited and as
yet UN spoilt region of Nepal with densely forested
hillsides. There are several approaches to the base
camp besides the easy and normal route, which is mentioned
below. The routes crossing Amphu Labtsa (5,780m) and
the Mingo La (5,871m) provide some the most adventurous
trekking with spectacular scenery through remote glaciated
valleys and passes.
North Face Glacier from
the Mera La.
The base camp can be set up at 5,300m near Mera La on
the Hongu side in the moraine below the ice. From here
a high camp is set at 5,800m near a rocky outcrop on
the Mera Glacier. The high camp proves to be one to
the most glorious viewpoints in Nepal offering the panoramic
views of Kanchanjunga, Chamlang, Makalu and Baruntse
sweeping around from the east and Amadablam, Cho Oyu
and Kangtega to the west. The giant faces of Everest,
Lhotse and Nuptse appear in the north. There are three
main summits, which are climbable without much difficulty.
The south summit (6,065m) is the most accessible with
the Northern Summit (6,476m), the highest, which can
be reached by skirting the Central Summit (6,461m) to
the north and following snow ridge to its top. Climbing
the middle summit requires ascent up on steep snow and
is more technical. Mera North is straightforward to
climb.
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Mera Peak
Climbing Itinerary |
| Day 01 : |
Meet at the group hotel in Kathmandu. |
| Day 02 : |
A free day in Kathmandu. Optional guided
sightseeing tour of the city’s main
attractions, which include colorful Buddhist
shrines and Hindu temples. Hotel. |
| Day 03 : |
An early start for the dramatic flight through
the mountains to Lukla (9200ft). We spend
the remainder of the day resting and acclimatising.
Camp. |
| Day 04 : |
A short and easy day of trekking off the
beaten track, up through thinning forest to
the grazing area of Chutanga (10000ft). Camp. |
| Day 05 : |
Acclimatization day. We make a trek up to
around 13000 feet giving views over the Dudh
Khosi Valley and across to the Atwra La pass.
We return to Chutanga. Camp. |
| Day 06 : |
A long day mostly uphill to cross the Zatrwa
La (15090ft) and descend to Tuli Kharka a
high pasture above the Hinku valley. Camp
(14105ft). |
| Day 07 : |
We follow a delightful descending trail
across three ridges, before dropping steeply
down to the Hinku River and a final uphill
to Gotay (11800ft). Camp. |
| Day 08 : |
Following the west side of the Hinku River,
we trek via the Yak herders’ summer
settlement of Gondishung and its Buddhist
shrine to Tagnag (14270ft). Camp. |
| Day 09 : |
Acclimatization day. In the morning we trek
up above camp for views of the Mera La. In
the afternoon we have a skills training session
ready for the ascent. Camp. |
| Day 10 : |
We ascend an ablation valley beside the
Dig Glacier to Kare, the basecamp area for
Mera Peak. Camp (16400ft). |
| Day 11 : |
A day for further acclimatization. We follow
the ridge above camp to around 18000 feet
and return to Khare. Camp. |
| Day 12 : |
Leaving our base camp we trek up onto the
glacier and traverse to the Mera La on the
watershed of the Hinku and Hongu valleys.
Camp (17700ft). |
| Day 13 : |
We continue our ascent of the North flank
of Mera Peak to a spectacular eyrie nestled
below a rocky outcropping on the ridge. Camp
(19025ft). |
| Day 14 : |
We make the technically straightforward
ascent of Mera Peak (21240ft). The summit
view includes 5 of the World’s 6 highest
mountains. We return to Khare. Camp. |
| Day 15 : |
A contingency day in case of bad weather
or delay. We may use this day to split the
following day’s trekking into two shorter
days, descending first to Tagnag. |
| Day 16 : |
We begin our return trek following the Hinku
River to Gotay. Camp. |
| Day 17 : |
Uphill again to reach Tuli Kharka below
the Zatwra La. Camp. |
| Day 18 : |
A final short climb to the Zatrwa La and
then a long descent to Lukla. Camp. |
| Day 19 : |
Taking a morning flight to Kathmandu, we
will have plenty of time after lunch for further
sightseeing or shopping. Hotel. |
| Day 20 : |
Free day in Kathmandu. Hotel. |
| Day 21 : |
Depart Kathmandu. |
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Package includes:
- Accommodation on room sharing
basis on B&B plan in Kathmandu.
- All-inclusive full board tented
camp trek with sleeping tent, dining tent, toilet
tent, food and bedding as per itinerary Services of
Sirdar, cook, Shera staff and porters or yaks while
on trek. All kitchen utensils / materials along with
tables and chairs.
- Transportation, KTM - Base Camp
- KTM of all equipment, food, staff and porters.
- Local taxes, guide & porters'
insurance. National Park fee, Royalty of the Peak,
equipment allowance of climbing
guide, necessary equipment and clothing for camp staff
and porters. Common used climbing equipment. (fixed
ropes, ice screws, pitons, etc.)
- All transportation in Kathmandu
as per program. Domestic airport departure taxes.
Package does not includes:
- Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu.
- Expenses of personal nature.
- Domestic airport departure taxes.
- Personal tips
- Alcoholic beverages and canned
or bottled cold drinks.
- International departure taxes.
- Personal climbing equipment.
(Can be rented in Kathmandu)
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